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'Star Wars' and 'Thor' Mark a Dramatic Surge in Blu-ray Sales
Tue Oct 18, 2011 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Star Wars, Industry Trends, High-Def Retailing (all tags)
Physical media was also up for the first time in a while thanks to the pair of releases.
It's not that Blu-ray is struggling, the format is actually selling quite nicely. It's just that Blu-ray isn't doing what investors and backers would like to see, they want it to absolutely dominate the market. (What's new, right?) In September, that's just what it did.
The researchers over at iSuppli show that in the week that 'Star Wars' and 'Thor' were released on Blu-ray, sales of the format were up 131 percent over the year before. Keep in mind, 'Star Wars' was released on a Friday, so it only got to contribute a bit. The next week, Blu-ray sales were up 156 percent compared to last year.
There's no question about the reason for the increase, but there is something significant to be looked at in terms of the rerelease of those blockbuster titles. If sales of Blu-ray players increased likewise with the Blu-ray disc sales, big catalog releases could mean very good things for the industry.
It should also be noted that physical media as a whole - DVDs and Blu-ray Discs - was up one percent in the third week of September. It may not sound like much, but that's the first time the number has been positive in quite a while.
Source: iSuppli
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Blu-ray)
- Thor (Blu-ray)
Win 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray From High-Def Digest. Deadline to enter is Monday the 19th. Winner Announced Tuesday the 20th!
Fri Sep 16, 2011 at 03:00 PM ETTags: Star Wars, High-Def Digest, Fun Stuff (all tags)
It's easily the biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format. It's loaded to the gills with special features, behind the scenes documentaries, and plenty of surprises. It also represents quite a financial investment. We're talking of course about 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga,' and boy have we got some exciting news for you! We're awarding one free copy of 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' to a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member!
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Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple question:
"When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!"
We want to know how the movie made you feel the very first time you sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. Who did you see it with? Did you sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day? Were you dressed as Chewbacca? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that.
Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only.
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Have You Entered to Win 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray From High-Def Digest?
Thu Sep 15, 2011 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Star Wars, High-Def Digest, Fun Stuff (all tags)
It's easily the biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format. It's loaded to the gills with special features, behind the scenes documentaries, and plenty of surprises. It also represents quite a financial investment. We're talking of course about 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga,' and boy have we got some exciting news for you! We're awarding one free copy of 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' to a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member!
Here's how you can enter to win:
Visit the High-Def Digest Forums from the link provided at the bottom of this announcement. If you're a newcomer, be sure you set up an HDD forum account, we're always excited to see new members in the community!
Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple question:
"When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!"
We want to know how the movie made you feel the very first time you sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. Who did you see it with? Did you sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day? Were you dressed as Chewbacca? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that.
Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only.
This contest will run from September 12 through September 19th. The winner will be picked at random, and his or her name will be announced on Tuesday, September 20, 2011!
So, what are you waiting for? Enter to win one of the biggest Blu-ray releases since the format was introduced! We can't wait to read your stories!
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You Can Still Enter to Win 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray From High-Def Digest
Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Star Wars, High-Def Digest, Fun Stuff (all tags)
It's easily the biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format. It's loaded to the gills with special features, behind the scenes documentaries, and plenty of surprises. It also represents quite a financial investment. We're talking of course about 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga,' and boy have we got some exciting news for you! We're awarding one free copy of 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' to a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member!
Here's how you can enter to win:
Visit the High-Def Digest Forums from the link provided at the bottom of this announcement. If you're a newcomer, be sure you set up an HDD forum account, we're always excited to see new members in the community!
Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple question:
"When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!"
We want to know how the movie made you feel the very first time you sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. Who did you see it with? Did you sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day? Were you dressed as Chewbacca? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that.
Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only.
This contest will run from September 12 through September 19th. The winner will be picked at random, and his or her name will be announced on Tuesday, September 20, 2011!
So, what are you waiting for? Enter to win one of the biggest Blu-ray releases since the format was introduced! We can't wait to read your stories!
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You Can Still Enter to Win 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray From High-Def Digest
Wed Sep 14, 2011 at 04:00 PM ETTags: Star Wars, High-Def Digest, Fun Stuff (all tags)
It's easily the biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format. It's loaded to the gills with special features, behind the scenes documentaries, and plenty of surprises. It also represents quite a financial investment. We're talking of course about 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga,' and boy have we got some exciting news for you! We're awarding one free copy of 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' to a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member!
Here's how you can enter to win:
Visit the High-Def Digest Forums from the link provided at the bottom of this announcement. If you're a newcomer, be sure you set up an HDD forum account, we're always excited to see new members in the community!
Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple question:
"When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!"
We want to know how the movie made you feel the very first time you sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. Who did you see it with? Did you sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day? Were you dressed as Chewbacca? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that.
Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only.
This contest will run from September 12 through September 19th. The winner will be picked at random, and his or her name will be announced on Tuesday, September 20, 2011!
So, what are you waiting for? Enter to win one of the biggest Blu-ray releases since the format was introduced! We can't wait to read your stories!
See what people are saying about this story in our forums area, or check out other recent discussions.
Enter to Win 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray From High-Def Digest
Tue Sep 13, 2011 at 04:00 PM ETTags: High-Def Digest, Fun Stuff, Star Wars (all tags)
It's easily the biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format. It's loaded to the gills with special features, behind the scenes documentaries, and plenty of surprises. It also represents quite a financial investment. We're talking of course about 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga,' and boy have we got some exciting news for you! We're awarding one free copy of 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' to a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member!
Here's how you can enter to win:
Visit the High-Def Digest Forums from the link provided at the bottom of this announcement. If you're a newcomer, be sure you set up an HDD forum account, we're always excited to see new members in the community!
Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple question:
"When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!"
We want to know how the movie made you feel the very first time you sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. Who did you see it with? Did you sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day? Were you dressed as Chewbacca? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that.
Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only.
This contest will run from September 12 through September 19th. The winner will be picked at random, and his or her name will be announced on Tuesday, September 20, 2011!
So, what are you waiting for? Enter to win one of the biggest Blu-ray releases since the format was introduced! We can't wait to read your stories!
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Enter to Win 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' on Blu-ray From High-Def Digest
Tue Sep 13, 2011 at 04:00 PM ETTags: High-Def Digest, Fun Stuff, Star Wars (all tags)
It's easily the biggest Blu-ray release of the year, if not the biggest release in the history of the format. It's loaded to the gills with special features, behind the scenes documentaries, and plenty of surprises. It also represents quite a financial investment. We're talking of course about 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga,' and boy have we got some exciting news for you! We're awarding one free copy of 'Star Wars: The Complete Saga' to a very lucky High-Def Digest Forum member!
Here's how you can enter to win:
Visit the High-Def Digest Forums from the link provided at the bottom of this announcement. If you're a newcomer, be sure you set up an HDD forum account, we're always excited to see new members in the community!
Entering is simple. The forum thread linked below asks you to answer just one simple question:
"When did you first see any of the 'Star Wars' movies? Tell us the story and what made that initial visit to the 'Star Wars' universe so memorable for you!"
We want to know how the movie made you feel the very first time you sat down and watched Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and the rest of the gang take on Darth Vader and the Emperor. Who did you see it with? Did you sleep on the sidewalk to get tickets on opening day? Were you dressed as Chewbacca? Share your experience in a forum post and you're entered to win! Simple as that.
Of course, no High-Def Digest employees or their family members are eligible. This is for our readers and forum members only.
This contest will run from September 12 through September 19th. The winner will be picked at random, and his or her name will be announced on Tuesday, September 20, 2011!
So, what are you waiting for? Enter to win one of the biggest Blu-ray releases since the format was introduced! We can't wait to read your stories!
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iPad Users Get a Sneak Peek at the Star Wars Blu-rays
Fri Jul 22, 2011 at 01:00 PM ETTags: Star Wars, iPad, iPod, iPhone (all tags)
iPhone and iPod Touch owners will be able to get their hands on it on August 2nd
Despite not including the pure, unedited, non-special edition versions of the original trilogy, the 'Star Wars' Blu-ray set is still one of the most hotly anticipated releases of the year.
If you're one of those folks that's craving the 'Star Wars' experience on Blu-ray and you own one of Apple's iDevices, you can check out a preview of what's to come. If you're an iPhone or iPod Touch owner you'll get your preview starting August 2nd, but if you rock an iPad you can jump on it now.
It's just a sampling of over 40 hours of footage of course, but you'll get to check out some never before seen content and a few interviews to boot. If you're going to Comic Con - and if you are, we who are left behind are incredibly jealous - you can stop by booth #3528 to see even more.
Source: iTunes
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Star Wars: The Complete Saga (Blu-ray)
More 'Clone Wars' Coming This Year
Fri Jan 16, 2009 at 11:00 AM ETTags: Disc Announcements, Lucasfilm, Star Wars (all tags)
There's no exact date yet, but Lucasfilm says it's planning to bring episodes of the animated Star Wars series 'Clone Wars' to Blu-ray beginning this Spring.
Following the release of the theatrical feature 'Star Wars: The Clone Wars' on Blu-ray late last year, the company revealed it will debut the first four episodes of season one of The Cartoon Network series on high-def in late March.
Extras currently being developed for the Blu-ray include "explorations of the behind-the-scenes creation of the hit series," with further details to be confirmed at a later date.
In the same announcement, Lucasfilm also says it is planning a more elaborate, complete season one box set for Blu-ray later this year (timed to coincide with the premiere of the show's second season).
As always, we'll keep you posted as further word comes to us. Stay tuned.
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- Discs mentioned in this article: (Click for specs and reviews)
- Star Wars: The Clone Wars (Blu-ray)
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